Five years into democracy, with the elections just a few weeks away, the majority of Congolese children continue to face a bleak future. Read more »
Officials from 80 cities meeting in the Republic of Korea have pledged to steer cities across the developed and developing world toward a green, resource efficient and low-carbon ... Read more »
Growing demand for biofuels, extreme weather and climate change, and increased financial activity through commodity futures markets are the main causes of high and volatile food ... Read more »
The majority of mining companies operating in the country have submitted plans to transfer 51 percent of ownership to locals. Read more »
The number of elephants in Murchison Falls National Game Park has increased to over 3,000 from about 1,400, Dr Andrew Seguya, the Uganda Wildlife Authority acting executive ... Read more »
Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki called for the streamlining of international environmental organizations to better respond to global ecological challenges. Read more »
Millions of Senegalese depend on the fish caught off shore, but because the waters are becoming increasingly overfished by European trawlers. Read more »
American lawmakers may block U.S.$2.1 billion three-year aid package to fight Aids and malaria budgeted for by President Barrack Obamas government. Read more »
Health-care is gaining pace as the country's first surgery enabled via video links took place, enhancing the quality and value of medical care. Read more »
South Africa's high child mortality rates have forced the government to rethink its policy on infant feeding. Read more »
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